Vocabulary

  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • shell out: To pay money, especially when the amount is large or considered too much.
  • have to: Must do
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
  • second hand: (Of goods) already used
  • look back: To think about past events
  • to no purpose: Without success or without any useful result.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • factory: Building where things are made
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • sister: Female you share a parent with
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • buy: To believe something; accept
  • home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
  • village: Small town in the country
  • bag: Soft container to put things in and carry with you
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • worker: Person who works
  • handbag: Personal bag for money, phone etc.
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • marry: To become the husband or wife of someone
  • purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
  • leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
  • earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
  • apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
  • worried: Feeling troubled or concerned
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • level: Specific height of something
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • ad: Public notice or advertisement
  • curious: Wanting to know more about something
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • globalization: International spread of something, e.g. company
  • construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
  • manufacturing: To produce large numbers of products in a factory
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • upward: Toward some higher point or position
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • flair: Natural ability to do something well
  • assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
  • assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
  • disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
  • pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
  • narrative: The telling of a story
  • migrant: Person moving to live and work in another place
  • xi: 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
  • faceless: Without an identity
  • interchangeable: Able to be exchanged, without a problem
  • abbreviation: Shortened form of a word or phrase
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    • abbreviation

      US /əˌbriviˈeʃən/

      UK /əˌbri:viˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of a word or phrase
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    • ad

      US /æd/

      UK /æd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public notice or advertisement
      C2TOEIC
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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
      A2TOEIC
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
      B1
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    • apartment

      US /əˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /əˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
      A2TOEIC
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    • assemble

      US /əˈsɛmbəl/

      UK /əˈsembl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put parts together to make a complete unit
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in one place
      B1TOEIC
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    • assembly

      US /əˈsɛmbli/

      UK /ə'semblɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of putting the parts of something together
      • Group of people gathered for a purpose
      B1TOEIC
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • coming out with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      A1
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    • construction

      US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /kən'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of building something; thing that is built
      • Something that is made using different parts
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    • curious

      US /ˈkjʊriəs/

      UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to know more about something
      • Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
      A2
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • disrespectful

      US /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/

      UK /ˌdɪsrɪ'spektfl/

      • Adjective
      • Rude and lacking respect
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    • earn

      US /ɜ:rn/

      UK /ɜ:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deserve something because you worked for it
      • To get money for work
      A2TOEIC
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    • faceless

      US /ˈfeslɪs/

      UK /ˈfeɪsləs/

      • Adjective
      • Without an identity
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    • factory

      US /ˈfæktəri/

      UK /ˈfæktri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Building where things are made
      A2TOEIC
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    • flair

      US /fler/

      UK /fleə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Natural ability to do something well
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
      A2
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    • globalization

      US /ˌgloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌgləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • International spread of something, e.g. company
      • The worldwide spread of culture, ideas, and technologies, influencing various aspects of life.
      B1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • handbag

      US /ˈhændˌbæɡ/

      UK /ˈhændbæg/

      • Countable Noun
      • Personal bag for money, phone etc.
      A2
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • interchangeable

      US /ˌɪntɚˈtʃendʒəbəl/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be exchanged, without a problem
      • So similar as to be capable of being exchanged or substituted; alike
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    • leather

      US /ˈlɛðɚ/

      UK /ˈleðə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
      A2TOEIC
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • manufacturing

      US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

      UK /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce large numbers of products in a factory
      • To create a story or explanation that is not true
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of making things in factories
      • The industry or business of manufacturing goods.
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    • migrant

      US /ˈmaɪɡrənt/

      UK /ˈmaɪgrənt/

      • Noun
      • Person moving to live and work in another place
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • must learn

      US

      UK

      • Modal Verb
      • Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
      More
    • narrative

      US /ˈnærətɪv/

      UK /ˈnærətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The telling of a story
      • A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
      • Adjective
      • Presented in the form of a story
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pragmatic

      US /præɡˈmætɪk/

      UK /prægˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
      B2
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    • purse

      US /pɚs/

      UK /pɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small bag for carrying money and other things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make your lips into a kiss shape
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • second hand

      US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/

      UK /ˈsekənd hænd/

      • Adverb
      • (Of goods) already used
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    • shell out

      US /ʃɛl aʊt/

      UK /ʃel aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay money, especially when the amount is large or considered too much.
      A1
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to no purpose

      US /tu no ˈpɝpəs/

      UK /tu nəu ˈpə:pəs/

      • other
      • Without success or without any useful result.
      B2
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
      A2
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    • upward

      US /ˈʌpwərd/

      UK /ˈʌpwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Toward some higher point or position
      B1
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
      A2
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
      A2
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    • younger sister

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A female sibling born after oneself.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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